Tips on what to do with Scout/Analyst reports

[allyc31]

One thing I think everyone can agree on is the improvements that SI are making with the surfacing of data in their game. One of the main purchase reasons for me for Fm23 was the additions to the data hub. 

We now have more data in game than ever before but how do we turn that data into a weapon in our arsenal? 

Id love nothing more than to get really deep into using the scouting reports and match analyses but I don't think I have a good level of understanding on how to use them

So im asking for help. Maybe we could pull our resources and try to figure out the best way to use the data provided? 

Maybe we succeed? Maybe we fail. Should be fun regardless

[allyc31]

So I'll maybe go first

I've a match coming up next away at West Ham. Here is what my team of top analysts have provided

 

The take aways are as follows

1. They play a wing style  of play.
2. They're midfielder Lucas Paqueta is very accurate with his passes however he doesn't make a high amount of passes
3. Their keeper is out of form
4. They defend with lots of blocks and clearances
   1. Suggesting that they play deep and allow the opposition to have the ball. 

 

This to me suggests that I should 

1. Watch Paqueta and see if he is having an influence on the game. If so, perhaps mark him a bit tighter. 
2. Show their wingers inside, trap inside (note, not sure how Trap Inside and Stop Crosses work together. Might be worth a look)
3. Shoot more often
4. Drop off more in an effort to stop balls coming over the top. 

I'll update with how the match goes after I play it

[allyc31]

It did not go well. Still, I didn't lose so yay? Got absolutely battered though

But I conceded a lot of shots, though most of them where of poor quality. 

They're wingers didn't get up to much so maybe my plan worked? Need more data I suppose